Research Farm Technician II
Laboratory and Research
Full Time
Job Title
Research Farm Technician II
Requisition Number
RE48099
Working Title
Department Name
81270:Research Farms
Work Location
Versailles, KY
Grade Level
40
Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
HS
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects over 50 pounds
Shift
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00 pm, 40 hrs/week, may require occasional overtime.
Job Summary
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment seeks a Research Farm Technician II. The Research Farm Tech position is located at the C. Oran Little Research Center (LRC) in Versailles. The person in this position provides support for research activities and performs other duties and tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility. Responsibilities include general farm and facilities maintenance such as: mowing, hand trimming, landscape maintenance, planting trees, tree/ tree limb removal/ cleanup, including felling trees, road repairs, fence construction/ repair including painting, building repairs/maintenance/painting, calibrate pesticide application equipment, mix and apply pesticides, other duties as assigned to maintain and improve aesthetics of the facilities, assist with construction project, any/all other duties and tasks related to facilities and farm maintenance not specifically described above.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
11/26/2024
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